Figure in the Frame

The exhibit Arnold Newman: Masterclass gives us all a lesson in the power of the photographic portrait

"...cease hostilities, sometimes even be besties for once in their mistrustful lives. In the heyday of the great oil..."

March 15, 2013 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman’s Portrait Photography

Errol Morris' latest doc profiles Boston photographer

"...portraits. But because this is an Errol Morris film, The B-Side is about many other things as well, not..."

July 21, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition

"...Directed by: Jacques Rivette. Starring: Claude Berri, Catherine Rouvel, Bruno Todeschini, Hélène De Fougerolles, Jacques Bonnaffé, Marianne..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Evolution of The Austin Chronicle Logo

As we debut our print issue redesign, we revisit our changing masthead

"...– but it only lasted for five issues in the publication itself (six if you count the prototype). Art..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

New Head at Austin Studios as the Facility Enters a New Era

Martin Jones leads the Austin Film Society-run facility into the next decade

"...you soon will. This week he took over as the new director of Austin Studios, and will lead the..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Jeff Nichols on the Tragic Romance of The Bikeriders

The Austin filmmaker on finding the right POV for his new film

"...There are few more iconic and emblematically American images than..."

June 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Watching the Tide Roll Away

The Chronicle at 35

"..."The present-day composer refuses to die!"..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by Louis Black

I Sold the Lousy T-Shirt Off My Back and All I Got Was This iPad

What's Apple's touch tablet actually for?

"...Since the official iPad announcement in January, nearly everyone I've spoken..."

April 30, 2010 Screens Post by Adam Theriault

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...In the Nineties, Austin's cultural scene could afford to dream big...."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

You Oughta See the Pictures

Hollywood forever: New film books reviewed

"...eager to buy some marabou bedroom stilettos to match the pink swan's-down-trimmed negligee that Cici had generously just given..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Screens Feature

L. Nowlin Gallery

Photographer Lesley Nowlin reflects on two years of running her own gallery

"...to open a gallery two years ago, but when the opportunity presented itself, the photographer felt that she owed..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Let Me Show You Something You May Have Missed

Sean Perry's photographs offer to show you familiar settings in a whole new light

"...Does the world need another photograph of Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Studio of (Un)truth

Photographer Pedro Meyer Journeys to Film's End

"...If there's a second revolution that has followed hot on the..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Screens Feature

Art for Teachers of Children

"...Caitlin Grace Mcdonnell and Duncan Hannah. For Jennifer Montgomery, there is no question that the personal is political. First-time..."

Sept. 22, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Here Yet Ever There

From Austin, New Orleans artists strive to save what remains of their city and work to recover it

"...and let me tell you a love story. My mother refers to me as "the one who escaped." Anyone..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Arts Feature

Sunday ACL Fest Record Reviews

The Boy Who Cried Freedom (Darkroom/Interscope)

"...The Boy Who Cried Freedom is a blink-and-miss-it five- song,..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Visual History: Martha Grenon's AMA Images 1985-2000

"...The Chronicle first published a photo of mine in 1982..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature by Martha Grenon

Ice Hits, Austin Stops

UPDATE: Multiple accidents mean schools, UT, county, city close

"...snow, means that Austin is effectively shut down for the day. School districts, colleges and government entities have shut..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Tale of Two Exhibitions at Canopy

"...Over the summer, Canopy, the multi-use compound on Springdale Road, was..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Photo Gallery

Mardi Gras 2015: Five Ways to Mardi Gras

Thoroughly, completely, and totally random advice for fellow newbs

"...The closest my people get to Mardi Gras is a..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Public Notice: Your Libraries at Work

Plus parties for the environment, and the Dead

"...The East Austin Studio Tour is upcoming the last couple..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Postscripts

Photojournalist Shepard Sherbell's visual record of the end of the USSR and Gerald Duff's new novel set on the Gulf Coast

"...The first image in Shepard Sherbell's Soviets: Pictures From the..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

Essential History Museums and Cultural Spaces

Fun for everyone from history buffs to kids who like hands-on science

"...Ever wondered where the “Come and Take It” meme first started? Want to..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

Why Are My Phone Pics Not Works of Art?

It might not be the gear, but the photographer

"...Caroline was at the hospital waiting for word on her daughter. At 77,..."

March 13, 2015 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

New Works: Jack Spencer

Nashville-based photographer Jack Spencer is such a maestro in the darkroom that the prints he creates have the mysterious, almost shrouded look of Old-West silver tintypes

"...of Nashville-based photographer Jack Spencer's images, you're not seeing the full picture. Spencer, who has selections from the 2003..."

March 26, 2004 Arts Review by Sam Martin

Some Unspeakable Beauty

Don't call it magic realism: Josephine Sacabo's photography and Juan Rulfo's Pedro Páramo make a powerful pair.

"...was a confusing and sometimes trying child. But my mother championed me even when she couldn't quite understand what..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Books Feature by Belinda Acosta

Dr. Marvin Kimbrough and Floyd Freeman That Essence Rare

"...by Ken Hunt The language of essence, poetry is perhaps the most effective..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Arts Feature

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...Thursday 15 - Sunday 18, the Vortex..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Outstanding!

Nominations for the 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...This is the 15th year that local critics have put their heads..."

May 18, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Universal Talent

From 1961 to 1992, Julioeloy Mesa worked in the Cuban Institute of Cinematic Industry and Art, making movie posters that earned international awards, exhibitions in museums, and even a permanent collection in the Library of Congress. Though he now lives comfortably in Austin, Texas, Mesa's artistic struggle continues.

"...in Instituto Cubano de Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC), the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry. Cloistered in..."

July 13, 2001 Arts Feature by Rob Curran

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